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Bookmark or Share- Prosthetics in Orthopedics - StatPearls - NCBI BookshelfThe prosthetic foot serves to provide a stable surface, absorb shock, replace lost muscle function, replicate the anatomic joint, and restore aesthetics. Terminal devices can be broken down into non-energy-storing feet and energy-storing feet.
- Prosthesis - WikipediaIn medicine, a prosthesis (pl.: prostheses; from Ancient Greek: πρόσθεσις, romanized: prósthesis, lit. 'addition, application, attachment'), [1] or a prosthetic implant, [2][3] is an artificial device that replaces a missing body part, which may be lost through physical trauma, disease, or a condition present at birth (congenital disorder).
- Prosthetic Hand: What It Is, Who Needs It & How It’s UsedWhat is a prosthetic hand? A prosthetic hand, or hand prosthesis, is an artificial replacement for an absent or sub-functional hand or part of your hand. A prosthetic hand can be as simple as a hook or as high-tech as a bionic hand.
- Prosthesis | Definition, Types, & Facts | Britannicaprosthesis, artificial substitute for a missing part of the body. The artificial parts that are most commonly thought of as prostheses are those that replace lost arms and legs, but bone, artery, and heart valve replacements are common (see artificial organ), and artificial eyes and teeth are also correctly termed prostheses.
- What Are the Different Types of Prostheses? - Hackensack Meridian HealthProstheses replace missing body parts, helping to restore function and mobility—and they come in a variety of styles. Heikki Uustal, M.D., medical director of the prosthetic and orthotic team at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, shares more details below about the different types of prostheses.
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